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cruciate
cru·ci·ate [ krshee àyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. 
Same as  cruciform
2. forming cross shape: describes insect wings that form a cross shape when at rest
[Late 17th century. < medieval Latin cruciata< Latin crux "cross"]
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